Weekday (YC W21)

YouTube Video Editor (Storytelling & Retention Focused)

Weekday (YC W21)  •  Bengaluru, IN (Onsite)  •  24 days ago
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Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 6 - 10 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a YouTube-focused video editor who knows how to transform raw footage into captivating, binge-worthy videos

This role goes beyond basic editing — you must have a mindset centered on storytelling, pacing, and maintaining audience engagement

Requirements

🎥 Responsibilities

  • Edit long-form YouTube videos (8–20 minutes) with a strong focus on storytelling
  • Organize videos to ensure:
    • Compelling hooks within the first 10–20 seconds
    • Seamless flow and pacing
    • High viewer retention
  • Incorporate:
    • Motion graphics, zoom effects, cuts, and memes where appropriate
    • B-roll footage, sound effects, and music to enhance engagement
  • Collaborate with creators and founders to transform ideas into captivating narratives
  • Optionally, repurpose long-form content into short-form videos (preferred)
  • Regularly refine edits based on audience retention and overall performance

🧠 Qualifications

  • 1 to 4 years of experience in YouTube video editing
  • Deep understanding of:
    • YouTube storytelling formats
    • Viewer retention, pacing, and audience psychology
  • Proficient in:
    • Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro
  • Experience collaborating with:
    • YouTubers, creators, and content teams

⚡ Essential Skills

  • Ability to:
    • Create engaging, hook-driven intros
    • Maintain viewer interest throughout the video
  • Strong aptitude for:
    • Timing, cutting, and visual storytelling
  • Capability to elevate average footage into high-quality content

🎯 Additional Advantages

  • Experience editing for:
    • Educational, technology, finance, or storytelling channels
  • Knowledge of:
    • YouTube analytics such as click-through rates and retention graphs
  • Basic understanding of:
    • Aligning thumbnails and titles with video content

🎁 Benefits of Joining Us

  • Opportunity to work on impactful YouTube content
  • Directly contribute to channel growth
  • Fast-paced, creator-focused work environment

Required Skills

vertical videos

longform videos

Preferred Skills

YouTube

longform video

Weekday (YC W21)

About Weekday (YC W21)

AI recruiter that runs outbound sourcing campaigns to find top talent. At Weekday, we have built the most accurate database of talent (250mn+ people in US & India with contact data), we run outbound campaigns to identify top talent for any role you might be hiring for. We generate the highest response rates (30-40%) on our campaigns making sourcing talent as easy as making a job posting. We are backed by Y-Combinator and were also ranked #1 on Product Hunt.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Fransisco, CA
Year Founded
2021
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